Having a long history of attracting people from across the globe, Canada has various nationalities from across the globe currently calling it home. In fact, over 20% of Canada’s population is foreign-born, according to 2016 statistics. Many live in Canada’s major cities of Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver but Canada’s diversity can be seen across the country. See a short top 10 (by population) of the largest expatriates living in Canada.

FUN FACT: American citizens are top 5 on this list. Can you guess where they rank?

​China’s fast economic growth and emergence as a global powerhouse has attracted people from across the globe who are looking for various opportunities. See a short top 10 (by population) of the largest expatriates living in China.

January 2019 – compiled by Young American Expat

FUN FACT: American citizens actually are one of the largest groups represented – can you guess where on the top 3 it ranks?

NOTE: This list does not include citizens from Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan who are living in Mainland China.

​Over 10 million of Germany’s over 80 million residents are foreign nationals. Being the largest economy in the European Union (EU) – and one of the largest in the world – Germany’s economic powerhouse status attracts people from across the globe. See a short top 10 (by population) of the largest expatriates living in Germany.

FUN FACT – Although American citizens are not in the top 10 they nevertheless make up a significant percentage of foreigners and just missed the list.

Out of Australia’s population of around 25 million, around 7 million are foreign nationals. With a high quality of life and stable economy, Australia attracts people from around the globe. Home to cities like Sydney and Melbourne – Australia’s rich diversity and economic opportunity is a plus. See a short top 10 (by population) of the largest expatriates living in Australia.

January 2019 – compiled by Young American Expat

FUN FACT – Number one might surprise you (but after reflecting on history it might not)

​Having a long history of attracting people from across the globe, the UK has various nationalities from across the globe currently calling it home. From its former colonies to across Europe, the UK has a diverse talent pool of people. For instance, at least one-third of London’s population is foreign-born. See a short top 10 (by population) of the largest expatriates living in the UK.

FACT AND NOTE: Given Brexit is happening in the UK this potentially might change in the future in particular with EU residents, whom at present represent a significant proportion of the top 10 list

​Home to the global cities of Dubai and Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates (UAE)’s population of around 10 million people encompasses at least 81% of them to be foreign nationals. Coming from various parts of the world, the UAE’s economic growth has attracted people seeking opportunities for themselves and their families, as well to contribute in their own way to the country’s impressive economic growth. See a short top 10 (by population) of the largest expatriates living in the UAE.

NOTE: The UAE does not publish a breakdown of various nationalities, so these figures are estimates from various online sources, which mainly are derived from their respective embassies.

FUN FACT: Although not making it on the top 10 list, there are 50,000 American citizens in the UAE, around 40,000 Canadian citizens and at least 120,000 British citizens.